Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Saugus

Saugus is a town in Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 26,628 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 53 parks, 50 churches, 37 forts & heritage and 29 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (1 km), Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (4 km) and Lynn Woods Reservation (4 km).

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Saugus, Massachusetts
Saugus, Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Saugus at a glance

Location
Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 26,628
Coordinates
42.4648° N, 71.0101° W
Places within 50 km
289 (289 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Saugus

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Saugus: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Saugus

53 parks within 100 km of Saugus. The closest is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Saugus

50 churches within 100 km of Saugus. The closest is Lynn Heritage State Park (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Saugus

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saugus. The closest is Mary Baker Eddy House (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Saugus

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Saugus. The closest is Lynn Woods Reservation (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Saugus

25 museums within 100 km of Saugus. The closest is USS Constitution Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saugus

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Saugus. The closest is Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Saugus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Saugus
  2. 1 km Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · park, Essex
  3. 3 km Breeds Pond Outlet Dam · dam, Essex
  4. 3 km Lynn Woods Reservation · nature spot, Essex
  5. 7 km Spring Pond Dam · dam, Essex
  6. 3 km Ell Pond · lake, Middlesex
  7. 6 km Back to Saugus

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    Within 15 km of Saugus

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Saugus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks5353Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (1 km)
    Churches5050Lynn Heritage State Park (7 km)
    Other attractions4949Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (14 km)
    Forts & heritage3737Mary Baker Eddy House (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2929Lynn Woods Reservation (4 km)
    Museums2525USS Constitution Museum (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2121Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1414Revere Beach (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Waitt's Mount (7 km)
    Temples22Temple Israel Cemetery (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Castle Rock (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Society of Boston (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Newton Lower Falls Historic District (17 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (18 km)

    Saugus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Saugus?

    Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (park, about 1 km), Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (dam, about 4 km), Lynn Woods Reservation (nature spot, about 4 km), Spring Pond Dam (dam, about 5 km), Ell Pond (lake, about 6 km), Pine Banks Park (park, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Saugus?

    289 places on Spotwander: 53 parks, 50 churches, 49 other attractions, 37 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Saugus?

    Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, about 1 km by road; Pine Banks Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Saugus?

    Lynn Heritage State Park, about 7 km by road; First Parish in Malden Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Saugus?

    Mary Baker Eddy House, about 8 km by road; Bell Rock Memorial Park (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Saugus?

    Start in Saugus, visit Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, then Breeds Pond Outlet Dam, then Lynn Woods Reservation, then Spring Pond Dam, then Ell Pond, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Saugus?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Saugus

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Saugus’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Saugus on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.